Bewältigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bewältigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "overcome", "cope with" or "deal with".

Essential properties of "bewältigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bewältigen
Simple past: bewältigte
Participle: bewältigt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bewältigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Overcome/cope with a difficult situation/problem"

Definition: "To successfully overcome or cope with a difficult situation or problem."
Translation(s): overcome, cope with, deal with, master, surmount
Synonym(s): Meistern, Überwinden, Bezwingen
Antonym(s): Scheitern
Related word(s): Bewältigung, Überwältigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie konnte die schwierige Aufgabe erfolgreich bewältigen.She was able to successfully overcome the difficult task.
Wir müssen gemeinsam diese Krise bewältigen.We must overcome this crisis together.
Er hat es geschafft, seine Ängste bewältigen.He managed to overcome his fears.

2.) "Handle/manage a large amount of work/tasks"

Definition: "To handle or manage a large amount of work or tasks."
Translation(s): manage, handle, deal with, cope with, tackle
Synonym(s): erledigen, schaffen, fertigwerden mit
Related word(s): Arbeitspensum, Aufgabenbewältigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie muss täglich eine Menge Arbeit bewältigen.She has to manage a lot of work daily.
Wie können wir all diese Aufgaben bewältigen?How can we handle all these tasks?
Er schafft es kaum, seinen Alltag zu bewältigen.He barely manages to cope with his daily life.

3.) "Emotionally process a difficult experience"

Definition: "To emotionally process or assimilate a difficult experience."
Translation(s): process, come to terms with, deal with, cope with, work through
Synonym(s): verarbeiten, verkraften
Related word(s): Traumabewältigung, Vergangenheitsbewältigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Es wird Zeit brauchen, diesen Verlust zu bewältigen.It will take time to process this loss.
Sie versucht immer noch, ihre Erlebnisse zu bewältigen.She is still trying to process her experiences.
Wie kann man solch schreckliche Erfahrungen bewältigen?How can one cope with such terrible experiences?

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